Nature + Found Objects = Beautiful Art

Today we tried something new with our students.  We were discussing with our students the changes we feel and see as the season turns from summer to fall.  The students began talking about the different colours they see and then began to notice those same colours in objects around the room.

We put out some sticks from nature onto 5 different blank canvases.  Next to those canvases we placed different found materials.  The students if they wanted, could go to the canvas and material that "spoke to them" and create however they wanted with the students that chose the same. 

What they made was breathtaking :) We offered no input, no suggestions, and touched nothing.  They created every inch of this art and for that reason alone, it is beautiful. 

Here is our beautiful finished product!!!